The 4th annual Sustainable Landscapes Expo, hosted by the Pima County Smartscape program, will be held Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free expo is a family-friendly event with more than 40 exhibits to increase knowledge on efficient water use and sustainable landscaping in the Southern Arizona desert. There will be hands-on activities for adults and kids, raffles, giveaways, food, and more. Brad Lancaster will be speaking; Mr. Nature will have his Little Leafs, Roots and Jams; and Vice Mayor Steve Kozachik will exhibit the plastics recycling program. For the first time, Tucson Water will offer a limited number of discounted smart irrigation controllers that customers will be able to purchase online and pickup at the event or a later date. Customers will be required to take a class on how to use this controller before taking it home. Classes will be offered virtually. The controllers will be available for $100 (plus sales tax), discounted from the $528 retail price. To learn more, follow the links below.

Discounted smart controller request form

Pima County Smartscape

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TOMORROW - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet tomorrow, March 7, at 2 p.m., for its Study Session, and will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. You can watch the meetings live (and recordings of previous meetings) on the City of Tucson's YouTube channel, and you can also view the agendas by following the links below.
City of Tucson YouTube channel

Mayor and Council agendas

CITIZENS’ COMMISSION SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMPENSATION - The 2023 City of Tucson's Citizens' Commission on Public Service and Compensation (CCPSC) is seeking public input on its recommendation to increase the salaries of the Mayor and Council. The CCPSC's final recommendation is due by March 15 to be placed on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Public involvement with the commission is encouraged and welcome by either taking a brief survey and/or attending commission meetings this month. The next meeting is Thursday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m., in Mayor and Council Chambers at City Hall, 255 W. Alameda St. Follow the links below for meeting dates and to complete the survey.
Read the announcement

Complete the survey in English

Complete the survey in Spanish

CCPSC information

REGISTER FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION LEISURE CLASSES - Tucson Parks and Recreation spring leisure classes range from beginning ballet, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. There are various options for both youth and adult participants. Make sure to register soon (link below) to secure your spot. The deadline to register for the next session of classes is Tuesday, March 14. If you have any questions, call Registration Services at (520) 791-4877.
Registration

Tucson Parks and Recreation

UPCOMING PLAN TUCSON COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS - The City of Tucson is updating Plan Tucson, the general plan adopted by Tucson voters in 2013. This update will result in a growth plan that reflects our community’s shared goals and diverse aspirations for the next 20 years. Plan Tucson contains goals and policies that cover a wide range of topics, including housing, water, transportation, parks, community safety, and much more. Help plan Tucson's future by registering to attend a Community Workshop (March 8, 14, 18. 22, 30, and April 8). Virtual and in-person options are available. If you are unable to attend a Community Workshop, you can take the "Plan With Us" Phase 1 survey by following the second link below.
Plan Tucson community workshops registration

Plan Tucson Phase 1 survey

Plan Tucson website